The Mississippi State Guard (MSSG) is the constitutionally authorized State Defense Force of the state of Mississippi. Operating under the authority of the Mississippi Military Department it is on an equal constitutional basis with the Mississippi Army National Guard, (MSARNG) and the Mississippi Air National Guard (MSANG). The Commanding General of the State Guard is appointed by the Adjutant General of the State of Mississippi, and answers directly to him. Further all Commissioned Officer appointments and or promotions must be approved by the Adjutant General.
The State Guard is an all-volunteer organization tasked with supplementing the forces of the Mississippi Army National Guard and/or Air National Guard upon the order of the Governor of the State of Mississippi through the Adjutant General of the State of Mississippi. While its primary mission is to assist in coping with any man-made or natural disaster, the MSSG trains to be ready to meet any assignment. As a State Guard Unit, it is not subject to any federal authority with regard to assignment and/or control.
The Mississippi State Guard is most closely aligned with the traditional concept of 'state militia': members are volunteers, self-equipped (armed only under special circumstances, as defined in law), can only operate within the borders of the state, and are unpaid unless activated to assist or backfill the MSNG.

Military

Mississippi State Guard

John B. Carter

Stephen Skelton

Stan Heinrich

Russ Jones

Mikhael Kohen

James Mathews

Don Jones

Melbron J. Gardner III

The Military Police and Operations team at the Mississippi State Guard is responsible for maintaining security, enforcing laws, and overseeing operational planning and training within the organization. This team ensures that the MSSG is prepared to support the MSARNG and MSANG during state emergencies, coordinating efforts to effectively respond to man-made or natural disasters. They play a key role in mission readiness and operational excellence, aligning their activities with the directives from the Adjutant General and the Governor of Mississippi.

Military Police and Operations

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